parents

The boundless love a parent has for their child is matched only by their capacity to embarrass them.

Neglect
I used to live in a closet. For starters, I’ve actually lived in a lot of closets, cars, hotels, shelters; one time it was an abandoned boat parked in an empty lot.
By Vanessa Holland8 years ago in Families
The 5 Stages of Becoming a Step-Parent
Entering a new relationship is never easy, but entering one when your new partner has a child already seems to be an atomic bomb of emotions and trials. Suddenly, you are faced with a small person, who even if you have known them all of their life, is now the tiny dictator of your home life. Suddenly, you have to take on a different role, the role of "You will test me, and I will not let you break me, I am an adult, I can do this." No amount of you telling yourself you are an adult can prepare you for this, no amount of coffee or chocolate will help you either. If anything, you will lose that chocolate in your new secret hiding places you are now having to find for sweets.
By Emily Wiggins8 years ago in Families
The Importance of Parents & Consistency
What happens when you and your partner do not agree on how to parent your children? This is a tough one, but also a very important one. My husband and I come from two very different upbringings. His with two parents and six other siblings. Mine with divorced parents, many step-parents, and siblings but raised apart and only together at certain times of the year. Coming together as parents can be very difficult but very crucial to your children's development. My husband and I are still working on this and it's honestly been the main topic of disagreements for us. We rarely argue, but if there is a disagreement this is usually the reason. We don't realize it at times but we were continuously battling each other and hurting one another's feelings almost daily because of this.
By Rochelle H8 years ago in Families
A Converted Muslim’s Letter to Her Parents
I love you. I know we don’t see each other as much as i would like; I just wanted to make sure you knew that. Mom: Things have changed over the years, both big and small. Things you’ve been proud of as well as things you were disappointed with or didn’t accept at first. You were always my provider and inspiration from a young age. As a single mother of three, you worked hard to make sure we had the necessities needed to survive. Now that I have two little ones of my own, I can’t begin to imagine all the hardships you endured.
By Drea Dz8 years ago in Families
You Are Not Perfect Parents
Let's be real, every parent wants to be the perfect parent for their children, however, you almost instantly realize no such parent exists. Being a parent is a HARD JOB, the hardest job I personally have ever had. When you start your journey or unpaid career as a parent you don't have a Bachelor's Degree going in. There is no schooling for being a parent, sure there are plenty of books, believe me, I have read them and still do. Until you give birth and become a parent, your true education doesn't start until you are on the job. I am so extremely thankful for the many books to assist with the ups and downs and the "Oh no, what do I do now?" moments as a parent.
By Rochelle H8 years ago in Families
The ONLY Time My Mother
I lived in a trailer park, not proud to say, but it was somewhere my mother thought would be a good place for us to live; plus it was her idea for "doing her best" for what little she had. It was just her and I. I was 5-years-old, long black hair, dark eyes, olive toned skin. I got a few verbal shots fired at me for being a "mixed" kid and lucky for me, I had no idea what that was. I was always dirty, playing in mud after a rainfall or running through the cornfield in bare feet not giving a care in the world about ticks or snakes.
By Renee Doyen8 years ago in Families
Abandonme-
We've all been abandoned at some point, haven't we? From a prom date to the all too familiar father leaving his children. I know there are millions of stories out there about abandonment but this one belongs to me, and yes, it's about daddy.
By Amanda Lyons8 years ago in Families
No One Tells You
It goes without saying that for most, pregnancy is this amazingly joyful time where we as women are empowered and admired for kicking ass and creating life. It is without a doubt amazing what our bodies do in a matter of nine months and how we are able to literally live through a baby flying out our vaginas. It is a beautiful life changing experience, obviously. But that isn't what we're here to discuss this time.
By Justine .8 years ago in Families
What It's Like to Grow Up with Toxic Parents
Every year, Mother's Day rolls around and ever since I was a little kid, I resented it. From an early age, I'd say ever since kindergarten, I realized that my mom was a piece of shit.
By Jenna Lynn8 years ago in Families
Not Your Typical Parent
Those that know me would tell you, without hesitation, that I'm the definition of the phrase "Natural Mum." Few mothers have closer bonds to their children than I do to my daughter, who's three.
By Blade X8 years ago in Families
Aging Is Funny
I don't like to think about my parents getting older. Maybe it's because I know if they're getting older, that means I am too. I prefer to picture us years ago, when I had naturally dark hair and I still held high hopes my mom would figure out email.
By Lysa Christopher8 years ago in Families
Momming Ain't Easy
Being a toddler Mom is hard. Even if your toddler is well-behaved, you have days. This picture speaks more than a thousand words. The glass of wine is just out of the shot. It's a big glass.
By Krystle Trojano8 years ago in Families